Security Drill on Route 5

The Crossings Authority of the Defense Ministry is holding a security exercise, Thursday evening, at the Trans-Samaria Crossing on Highway 5. The meeting started at 10:00 p.m. and is scheduled to continue until 4:00 a.m.

During the drill, the highway will be closed at times for 20 minutes at a time, approaching the crossing from Rosh Haayin and Ariel. The exercise will feature the brisk movement of emergency vehicles and the sounds of shooting and explosions.